How old is someone named Nicole?
The average Nicole is 39 years old.
Half of all living Nicoles are between 32 and 47.
When was Nicole popular?
Nicole had one big moment, peaking in 1985. 50% of the babies ever named Nicole arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 28 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 616 | 360 |
| 1950s | 1,314 | 1,000 |
| 1960s | 18,643 | 17,000 |
| 1970s | 145,304 | 140,000 |
| 1980s | 211,316 | 200,000 |
| 1990s | 136,383 | 130,000 |
| 2000s | 54,714 | 54,000 |
| 2010s | 22,324 | 22,000 |
| 2020s | 5,823 | 5,800 |
How many Nicoles are still alive?
About 570,000 Nicoles are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 600,000 babies named Nicole since 1937.
Nearly every Nicole ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nicole?
About half of living Nicoles are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 30%
- Millennial 50%
- Gen Z 16%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Nicole an old name?
Somewhat. Nicole is older than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nicole will be 65 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Nicole a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Nicoles are women.
Names the same age as Nicole
NAME TWIN
Nicole's name twin is Jerrod. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jerrod's age curve is the closest match to Nicole's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Nikole (36) · Nicolle (36)
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Questions about the name Nicole
How old is the average Nicole?
The average Nicole in the US is 39 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nicole?
About 570,000 Nicoles are alive in the US today, out of roughly 600,000 babies given the name since 1937.
When was the name Nicole most popular?
In 1985, when about 23,000 baby girls were named Nicole.
Is Nicole a Millennial name?
Yes. About 50% of living Nicoles are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this